April Discussion Thread

[#1]

Happy April everyone!!!

Starting a new thread for the month!!

Just a reminder...this is the thread where we should post chit chat, new items, treasuries, and really anythign and everything! That way it is easier to just click on the one thread to get all our team info, as opposed to 3 or 4!

I'm totally excited for this month - lots going on! I'm finally off work so I can (hopefully) get a bunch of stuff completed before baby arrives...it's my b-day in a couple days, Easter, and who knows - the little one COULD be here this month!!

Started the morning off with a fun Easter themed treasury...featuring 8 or 9 teamies!

http://www.etsy.com/treasury/4d95eaf9930e8eef02d901ea/monsieur-lapin-and-the-easter-egg

[jencurtisdesignshop]

welcome another new Jen!!! We may have to use some kind of code!!

Exciting stuff happening for you Bellefleur...I bet you can hardly wait!

good night all!

[Former_Member]

Lol..this reminds me off being in grade school!! I was always 1 of 4 or 5 Jennifer's!!

My first daughter is 2 and a half! Hopefully old enough to be really helpful and only a bit jealous!

[jencurtisdesignshop]

It's funny cause growing up in the 50's (oops I gave it away) I was the only Jennifer! Then, when my kids were little I was hearing the name all over the place! I went through a faze of Jenny, then Jennifer but now I just like Jen.

Your little girl must be so excited for a new baby to come. Mine are four years apart and they get along really well!

[Former_Member]

omg...my daughter and I are having a battle of the wills right now. She spilt her cheerios (dry) all over the floor. I've told her to pick them up but she refuses...so usually we take away her favorite toys (time outs really don't work with her!) - BUT...this is new...everytime I am taking away a toy she says, 'mommy, you're making me laugh".....!!!! Grrr...she's two! THEN to make matters worse I think she's purposely dropping crayons on the floor, right beside the cheerios. Hmmm.....who is going to win this battle - it better be me! :)

I did manage to just list a new item though...Pretty Puppy Closet Bling. I think it turned out pretty good - can you guys let me know if you know what it is by the picture though?


http://www.etsy.com/listing/71673358/pretty-puppy-closet-bling-magnetic

p.s. I love the FP right now..so cute!

[Former_Member]

Jen- Oh, to have the will and energy of a 2 1/2 year old. Good luck. I just checked out your new hanger and love it! What is supposed to be by the picture? They look good to me.

A huge welcome to the new shops!! I may need to make another treasury soon.

My mom and I have two craft fairs coming up on the same day (divide and conquer) so I may be MIA for a bit. Have a great week everyone!

If you're new to the group: Please don't forget to share your facebook page or any other blogs you'd like us to give some love!!

Noelle
(1/2 of Hortense and Eloise)

[Former_Member]

Hi All - a little new to this whole thing - hence a little show in figuring out what all to do, read, share etc! :) LOVE all your shops - SO amazing and talented. Blessed and honored to be amongst you all! Looking forward to learn some excellent tips/tricks and advice for how to grow my Etsy shop from some of you veteran and seasoned sellers! Oh, and my Facebook page is: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Pop-Lolli/158014644211599

Please visit and help us share the love and be chic to change!

[Former_Member]

Hey popandlolli!

Jen I agree with Noelle, good luck beating the will of a 2 year odl - hope u won! Darn it, Holly's been a sleep for a whole 10 mins n is awake again! I need to go do some work on my next letters! Although I suppose being on Etsy isnt exactly achieving that goal either!!

[Former_Member]

Okay...so technically I won the battle of the wills!! With a little effort of course. Kids are so funny - just when you think you have them figured out they totally throw you for a loop. We ended up having a good day though; went to the library (one if her favorite places) and picked out a bunch of books together!

[Former_Member]

popandlolli - I am absolutely in LOVE with your shop!!! It's amazing!! So, just to see if I've got this correct - your decals are not vinyl but rather made from fabric?? They are seriously the cutest things I have ever seen!!

Also - please welcome a new teamie tonight!!

www.brickhousestudio.etsy.com

[Former_Member]

So I don't know if you guys noticed but there's a new Etsy feature in our threads! When we list a new item's link and picture will show up and the little heart tab - I love this new feature!! Although, I'm sure that it will mean less item views, because now you don't have to click on the link to see what was posted, BUT, it could mean more hearts! What do you guys think?

Also, another update to come - Etsy is changing the way the front page will look for first time visitors. IF you're interested in learning about the changes here is a link with some info:

http://www.etsy.com/storque/etsy-news/a-new-homepage-for-new-visitors-12600/

AND Finally...i got a request today to make 3 baby "quiet books" or "busy books"...have any of you ever made one of these? I have looked at the patterns available on Etsy and on-line tutorials but haven't found quiet what I like....any suggestions?

[Former_Member]

Hey Jen, never actually heard of them but when I had a look around this seemed to have some good ideas: http://modestmaven.blogspot.com/2009/05/sew-quiet-book.html

They're really cute, if only I had a sewing machine! Would be interested n seeing your finished results!

[Former_Member]

OH! That's PERFECT!!! THank you so much for sharing!! THat was exactly what I was looking for!! I will definietly share some pics on how they turned out!

I found a few tutorials as well, but none were as good as this one. I'm excited to get started now! :)

[Former_Member]

Hey! You;ve prob all seen this, but I've just come across a team where people can request custom items. May create some orders for people: http://www.etsy.com/teams/7677/custom-order-corner-the-new-alchemy

[jencurtisdesignshop]

Hi, Just popping to mention that I'm also part of the OhCanadaTeam a lot of whom are having sales this week. My sale is CODE SPRING2011 for 10% off anything in my shop. This includes the already reduced Sale Section. Hope you'll stop by!!!

For more information on the OhCanadaTeam Sale here is the blog link....

http://ohcanadateam.blogspot.com/

Have a great day everyone! Happy Sunday!

[Former_Member]

Thanks for the info Jen...I'll go check that out!!

I can't wait to start the blog for our team and start doing these types of things...just waiting for baby to be born because right now I am running out of gas!!! Just 4 more weeks to go....!

[Former_Member]

Jen, I wish you all the best in your last 4 weeks! I'm really excited for a team blog in the future too!

New listing: http://www.etsy.com/listing/71903140/snips-and-snails-printable-wall-art

[Former_Member]

Small fry - that is super cute!! Love it! Thanks for the well wishes too btw! And also for commenting on my FB page. I'm so confused by the business FB pages though - I can't seem to figure out how to see my wall with all the notifications and stuff. I got there once but haven't been able to get back! Lol!

[Former_Member]

Also looking forward to a team blog!

[Former_Member]

Hi Jen,
On fb go to the drop down "account" menu and you should be able to select "use as page" and "switch". Of course you would switch back the same way.

[Former_Member]

Thanks Noelle - I will try that! It's so weird because I use FB every day under my regular account and I seem so lost with the business page on FB!!

[jencurtisdesignshop]

Hi again, here is another listing for me...

http://www.etsy.com/listing/71861840/barrette-holder-photo-memory-board-hair

Jen, get lots of rest over the next few weeks....you are going to need it!!! (lol)

[Former_Member]

Welcome to a new member this afternoon!!

www.magnoliamosaic.etsy.com

[Former_Member]

omg...I SERIOUSLY need some FB help!! If anyone knows anything about the FB business pages can you check out what I posted in the FB thread and see if you know what my prob is!? LOL...i no smart!

[Former_Member]

Jen! that's the tutorial i liked best too when i was looking. Logan's cover looks just like that cover! i remembered i took pictures of mine here https://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=372756&id=864970721 (not sure if you can see them, maybe you need to be my friend, which i would love!)

[vtdesigns]

Hey, this treasury I'm in is almost on the 1st page - need a few more clicks and comments. If you could help it along, I'd truly appreciate it :) Thanks!!! http://www.etsy.com/treasury/4da2c044d6188eefaccc455d/la-primavera-springtime-symphony#4da3955a341e6...